Calendar

Aug
21
Sun
Splash! Pool Party @ Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center
Aug 21 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for a fun afternoon at The J’s new Aquatics Center!

Two sparkling pools – Mermaid – 2,500-square-foot splash pad – 26-foot rock wall – Ice cream and more!

FREE!

BYOT – Bring Your Own Towel

11 am – 12:30 pm members only; 12:30 pm – 3 pm open to all.

Optional lunch is available for $5 with pre-registration or $7 at the event to non-members. Lunch included for members.

Register now!

 

My Fair Lady @ Tempe Center for the Arts
Aug 21 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Aug
22
Mon
Beginner’s Tai Chi @ Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley
Aug 22 @ 2:30 pm

Beginners’ Tai Chi: NEW CLASS 2:30 – 4 p.m. Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley Social Hall, 3400 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. Open to the general public; no experience required. Repeats every Monday through Dec. 19 except Sept. 5, Oct. 3, 10. Free. Information: taichi@tbsev.org

Aug
23
Tue
Cong. Anshei Israel Talmud on Tuesday @ Congregation Anshei Israel
Aug 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The Talmud is an extensive compilation of teachings and opinions of thousands of rabbis over the centuries, covering matters of Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, history, customs, and more. We are currently studying Tractate Megillah. Learn about the law and lore in the Talmud with Rabbi Robert Eisen as we dig deep into living Judaism. Open to all. No charge to attend.

Aug
25
Thu
Lunch and Learn: Pirkei Avot @ Beth El Congregation
Aug 25 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Study Pirkei Avot with other adult learners while enjoying a delicious lunch and lively discussion for only $5 per person. RSVP to Nanci at 602.944.3359 ext. 123 or nsiegelmanson@bethelphoenix.com.

Aug
26
Fri
Music & Me @ East Valley JCC
Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Music & Me! A parent and child music class every Friday morning at the EVJCC. Taught by Hannah Creviston, Assistant Professor of Music at ASU, she uses an innovative curriculum to aid in developing musical potential of young children ages newborn through 18 months.

Red Rocks Music Festival @ Arizona Jewish Historical Society Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center Center
Aug 26 @ 7:30 pm

August 26, 2016 | 7:30pm
Music From Five Centuries with Elmira Darvarova – violin and Howard Wall – French Horn. A US premiere by Stephen Brown, four Arizona premieres, Bach, Mozart & more.

September 1, 2016 | 7:30pm
Dvorák’s Masterworks. String Quintet No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 97 and Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81. David Ehrlich, Katherine McLin – violins, Nokuthula Ngwenyama, Katharina Kang – violas, Jan Simiz – cello and Teresa Ehrlich – piano.

September 2, 2016 | 7:30pm
Romantic Journey. Shmuel Ashkenasi, David Ehrlich – violins, Katharina Kang – viola, Thomas Landschoot – cello and Teresa Ehrlich – piano, performing four romantic pieces, Op. 75 by A. Dvorak and Piano Quintet Op. 1 in C minor by E.V. Dohnányi. An Arizona premiere, Sonoran Storm for solo viola, by Nokuthula Ngwenyama, performed by the composer.

Aug
27
Sat
Red Rocks Music Festival @ Sedona Creative Life Center
Aug 27 @ 7:30 pm

August 27, 2016 | 7:30pm
Music From Five Centuries with Elmira Darvarova – violin and Howard Wall – french-horn.
A US premiere by Stephen Brown, four Arizona premieres, Bach, Mozart & more.

September 3, 2016 | 7:30pm
Romantic Journey, Shmuel Ashkenasi, David Ehrlich – violins, Katharina Kang – viola, Thomas Landschoot – cello and Teresa Ehrlich – piano, performing four romantic pieces, Op. 75 by A. Dvorák and Piano Quintet, Op. 1 in C minor by E.V. Dohnányi. An Arizona premiere, Sonoran Storm, for solo viola by Nokuthula Ngwenyama, performed by the composer.

September 4, 2016 | 3:00pm
Dvorák’s Masterworks. String Quintet No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 97 and Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81. David Ehrlich, Katherine McLin – violins, Nokuthula Ngwenyama, Katharina Kang – violas, Jan Simiz – cello and Teresa Ehrlich – piano.

Aug
28
Sun
Blanket Boosters @ Beth El Congregation
Aug 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join our knitting and crocheting group. Beginners are welcome, yarn and crochet hooks are provided. Blankets produced are donated to local organizations that help children in crisis. For more information, please contact Sandy at 602.249.3778 or ssandy6807@gmail.com.

Israel – ISIS – Iran: Mideast Streets Wind through the U.S. Election @ Beth El Congregation
Aug 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us for a presentation by guest speakers: Felice Friedson, President & CEO of The Media Line, and Michael Friedson, Co-Founder and Executive Editor of The Media Line. They will talk about the Mideast issues affecting our upcoming U.S. election.

Felice and her husband, Michael Friedson, developed the concept for The Media Line Ltd., an American news agency specializing in coverage of the Middle East which became one of the most prolific content providers to the region and around the world. Under Felice’s direction, The Media Line has become a primary source of reliable news and information to both the public and private sectors with a strong emphasis on economic coverage from Israel and the Middle East.

Please visit www.themedialine.org for complete, contextual, and nuanced reporting on Israel and the Middle East.

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